Hernia and LBL and setting a date

 I'm planning on having my hernia repaired (above belly buttton) with an LBL with vertical cut (to really fix the hernia) and thigh lift.  So I've been wanting to get it all done in mid Oct. after the Jewish High Holidays, but now my hernia is acting up.  It's been years, and it has to start now?  Over the last week, the pain was so bad 3 different nights that I had to take a vicoden for it to feel better.  I push on it and nothing feels pushed out.  I'm not sure what's causing it.  The last time (Thurs), I had to poop all day so I'm wondering if the pressure and pushing caused it.  But I don't remember the other two days.  So now I'm thinking I may have to move up my surgery date to the end of September.  But I'm still waiting to see if insurance will cover any of the plastics.

Complicating matters, my 16 year old son had knee surgery last Wed. and he'll be on crutches for six weeks.  If I stick with my original plan, he'll be getting off crutches when I have my surgery, which will make everything easier around here.

UGH!!!! I don't know what to do.  Calling my doc on Tues as everyone was out Friday for the weekend.  But it's so frustrating.

Thanks for letting me get this off my chest!
Jan

Jan, have your surgery as soon as possible. I had a total knee replacement and mowed my yard 8 days later. Your son will be fine. I know as parents we want to take care of everyone but ourselves. With you healthy and happy you will be better equiped to do all that needs to be done. Not taking care of ourselves contributed to the shape we allowed ourselves to get into... JMO

Steve

You're right about putting everyone else first. There are also work considerations. I need to train my back up since my doc said I'll be out for 8 weeks and my DH is trying to get all his work done in advance so he can take the first whole week off with me. So the end of Sept. would probably be the earliest. Oct. just was working out best for everyone involved, but if it has to be sooner, things can be arranged.

Thanks for the input. Glad your knee surgery went so well.

Jan

I can't keep from asking. Does DH stand for Darling Husband, Designated Husband, Daily Helper, Di-- Head, or something else? Or does it change with how the day is going? Good luck with everything!!!!!

 I've been told it stands for Dear Husband, but after 26 years of marriage, he's also my best friend, daily helper, darling husband, soul mate, lover, biggest supporter, ...  

I think your hernia will be covered by insurance and if you have/had rashes it might also be covered. All my medical was covered by kupat cholim.If you ae in pain then make sure you do not compromise your health in any way with a hernia that could affect your bowels.
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